Suggested Liquor Amounts For 100 Guests

If you have the ability to purchase your own liquor for the bar, that’s great news because you can save lots of money. However, deciding what to buy and how much can be confusing. Here are some general guidelines for a suggested amount of alcohol based upon 100 guests:

Beer - Total 9 Cases

Domestic 3 cases
Imported 3 cases
Lite 3 cases

Wine - Total 5-8 Cases

Chardonnay 3-4 Cases
White Zinfandel 1-2 Cases
Cabernet Sauvignon 1-2 Cases

Champagne

1-2 Cases

Hard liquor

Vodka 5 liters
Gin 3 liters
Rum 2 liters
Scotch 2 liters
Bourbon 2 liters
Vermouth 750ml
Kahlua 3 liters

Others to Consider: (l liter of each)

Bailey’s Irish Cream
Grand Marnier
Amaretto
Sambuca
Brandy
Frangelico
Chambord

If you are responsible for setting up the entire bar, be sure to include the following:
_____Ice
_____Milk
_____Glassware
_____Lemons
_____Limes
_____Cherries
_____Olives
_____Lime juice
_____Lemon mix Orange juice
_____Cranberry juice
_____Soda water
_____Tonic water
_____Coke, diet coke
_____Seven up, ginger ale
_____Straws
_____Cocktail stirrers
_____Coolers for beer, etc